AudioContext Fingerprint Defender

Defending against AudioContext fingerprinting by reporting a fake value.
"AudioContext Fingerprint Defender" is a Firefox add-on that protects user privacy by altering your AudioContext fingerprint. Instead of blocking AudioContext or any web audio API methods, it introduces a minor alteration or 'noise' to the actual fingerprint and changes it on every site visit or page reload, making your actual fingerprint harder to track. It operates automatically with no settings or options to adjust, providing a simple and effective solution against tracking.
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Manifest V2
By: ilGur
Daily users: 1,430
Rating: 4.65
(26)
Version: 0.1.7 (Last updated: 2022-11-03)
Creation date: 2018-02-18
Weekly download count: 88
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk: Moderate risk impact High risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • storage
  • contextMenus
  • notifications
Size: 43.86K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description
Updated: a year ago

User reviews

Pros
  • Effective in providing different browser fingerprint
  • Pairs well with other security extensions
  • Works without any manual configuration
  • Has potential to enhance user's online privacy and security
Cons
  • Constant pop-up notifications are annoying
  • Some users report it doesn't always work
  • In some cases it renews the reported fingerprint after every page reload
  • Issues with functionality on certain versions of browsers like Waterfox
Most mentioned
  • Pop-up notifications
  • The ability to alter or spoof AudioContext fingerprint
  • Compatibility with other browser or security extensions
  • Requests for added features like selection of Fixed fingerprint stability
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User reviews
Tested on https://webbrowsertools.com/audiocontext-fingerprint/ and https://webbrowsertools.com/audiocontext-fingerprint/ Works fine, I get a different fingerprint ID each time :)
by Quaesitrix, 2024-01-01
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

AudioContext Fingerprint Defender requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

AudioContext Fingerprint Defender may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • Critical This extension is not longer available in the store
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